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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt approves amendment to 3 labour laws, restructure revenue dept
Bhopal: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the restructuring of the offices of the principal revenue commissioner and the commissioner of land records besides amendments of three labour laws to suit industries. The cabinet meeting was held at Pachmarhi to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of Raja Bhabhut Singh, the tribal ruler who stood and fought against the British empire to safeguard 'jal, jungle and jameen' (water, forest and land). The cabinet also cleared the proposal for transfer of the Pawarkheda Composite Logistics Hub Project, currently being implemented by M/s Kesar Multimodal Logistics Ltd to M/s DP World Multimodal Logistics Pvt Ltd. It also cleared the setting up of the "agritech hub / innovation hub for agriculture" at Indore. According to the state govt, the offices of the principal revenue commissioner and the commissioner of land records would be restructured to meet modern day needs. The restructured body will be called the office of the commissioner, land resource management, with a main and an auxiliary headquarters. Under the new structure, the positions of superintendent and assistant superintendent of land records will be aligned with those of tehsildar and naib tehsildar respectively. The additional tehsildars and naib tehsildars will be assigned judicial and non-judicial duties such as protocol, law and order and surveys. Having a dedicated tehsildar for judicial functions will facilitate daily proceedings in revenue courts, leading to faster disposal of revenue-related cases, said an official press release. To simplify procedures and reduce compliance burden on small and medium industries, the cabinet has approved amendments of three labour laws including Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, The Factories Act, 1948 and Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) under the department of science & technology will be the State's implementing partner for "agritech hub / innovation hub for agriculture" at Indore. A sum of Rs 2 crore will be provided to IIT Indore during the financial year 2025-26 for the establishment of this hub. The project supported by the ministry of electronics and IT, GoI, with an approved cost of Rs.14.98 crore will be implemented by IIT Indore in collaboration with ICAR-IISR Indore, ICAR-CIAE Bhopal and C-DAC Pune. One of the key objectives of the agritech hub is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Agriculture at IIT Indore. This centre will launch 46 advanced agritech programmes, support 40 innovations, file 25 patents, incubate 8 startups and facilitate 10 technology transfers and licensing agreements through startups. In addition, the hub will accelerate the development of genomics and phenomics for improved crop traits, precision agriculture and drone-based imaging, emerging technologies for seed quality testing and high-performance computing, big data analytics, and machine learning for advanced agricultural research and productivity enhancement.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PAIR grant for IIT-I to lead collaborative research network
Indore: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore was recognised as one of seven premier institutions in the country to receive the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) grant. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This substantial funding of Rs 100 crore, awarded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), aims to drive significant advancements in the fields of sustainability, healthcare, and materials science. The ANRF-PAIR initiative aligns with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on bridging the gaps in research capacity among Indian educational institutions. Its purpose is to cultivate sustainable research ecosystems through capacity building, resource sharing, research training, and infrastructure enhancement. Professor Suhas Joshi, director of IIT Indore, said, "This grant is a testament to IIT Indore's dedication to advancing interdisciplinary research and creating transformative academic partnerships. Through the SAKSHAM network, we aspire to nurture a collaborative, inclusive, and globally competitive research ecosystem that addresses real-world challenges." As part of this initiative, IIT Indore will spearhead the collaborative research network known as SAKSHAM – Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials. The network will operate on a mentorship-based hub-and-spoke model and will include six partner institutions: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (Indore), Vikram University (Ujjain), IIIT Bhopal, Bundelkhand University, NIT Kurukshetra, and RTM Nagpur University. Through the SAKSHAM network, 165 faculty members across 56 departments will work together to conduct interdisciplinary research that aligns with national priorities. The focus areas of the network will include Advanced Materials, Environmental Sustainability, and Health and Medical Technologies.
News18
27-05-2025
- Health
- News18
What Do Different Covid-19 Strains Do To Your Body? IIT-Indore Study Explains
Last Updated: IIT Indore and IIIT Allahabad's joint study reveals how COVID-19 variants impact the body, offering vital insights for long COVID treatment and health policy planning A landmark study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has shed light on how different COVID-19 variants impact the human body. Published in the Journal of Proteome Research, the study examined clinical data from 3,134 patients across the first and second waves of the pandemic in India. The findings help explain how each variant influences the severity of illness and which biological systems are most affected. The study was jointly conducted by Professor Rajesh Kumar of IIT Indore and Professor Sonali Agarwal of IIIT Allahabad. Experts believe the findings could prove crucial in deepening our understanding of long COVID symptoms and in developing more targeted treatments, thereby enhancing future health policy and preparedness. The researchers used machine learning to identify nine key biological markers associated with disease severity. In addition, advanced methodologies such as multi-omics and Raman spectroscopy were utilised. Prof. Rajesh Kumar's team at IIT Indore mapped biological changes, while Prof. Sonali Agarwal's team at IIIT Allahabad analysed patient data. This collaboration revealed for the first time how COVID-19 affects the body at the molecular level. The Delta variant, in particular, was found to disrupt the body's metabolic and hormonal systems more severely than other strains. Dr Hem Chandra Jha from IIT Indore noted that each variant triggers a distinct response, with Delta directly impairing energy and hormonal pathways, contributing to harsher symptoms. Professor Suhas S. Joshi, Director of IIT Indore, highlighted the study's significance, stating that such research not only advances scientific understanding but also aids in shaping better health strategies and treatments. The findings are expected to support improved responses to long-term effects of epidemics like COVID. First Published:
